Meningitis :: Single Case of Neisseria Meningococcemia Confirmed

Today the Rhode Island Department of Health was notified of a confirmed case of Neisseria Meningococcemia in a resident of an assisted living residence in Rhode Island (resident did not develop meningitis).

The resident is currently receiving medical treatment and is recovering. N. Meningococcemia is spread through saliva and respiratory droplets. In order to prevent the spread of disease among close contacts, the Health Department is recommending antibiotics for individuals who had close contact, which includes all residents and staff of the assisted living residence as well as employees of the hospital who had contact with the individual where the individual received care.


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